1
as in frigid
having a low or subnormal temperature
an icy drink that was especially refreshing on that hot afternoon
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as in cold
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
she wondered why the salesclerk at the boutique had given her an icy glare
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Recent Examples of icy
Forecasters warned of poor visibility and icy road conditions, urging motorists to travel with extra food and water in case they became stranded.
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Associated Press, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
The icy reception was caught on camera by The Guardian's Andrew Roth at a performance of the National Symphony Orchestra.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
These include planets and thousands of asteroids, comets, icy worlds beyond Pluto, and interstellar objects that occasionally transit through the Solar System.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
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Associated Press, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
The icy reception was caught on camera by The Guardian's Andrew Roth at a performance of the National Symphony Orchestra.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
These include planets and thousands of asteroids, comets, icy worlds beyond Pluto, and interstellar objects that occasionally transit through the Solar System.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icy
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Both surfaces are covered with exotic ices, and an understanding of their properties at the frigid temperatures on Pluto would be a key component of the mission.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The room covered in white snow is kept at a frigid 10 to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, which honestly feels amazing after being in the Florida heat.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Coco Cold Brew tops coconut water over ice with cold brew foam.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The former includes espresso, americano, cappucino, latte, chaga mocha, cold brew and drip coffee.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Dujardin's lawsuit contends operators have had this trouble since 2007, as well as problems with long lagging footage, freezing frame, blurriness and shadows obscuring pedestrians.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Ford recalled over 1 million vehicles of model years 2021-2024 in May due to a freezing rearview camera issue that could lead to crashes.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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Snowy, cold winter expected in Kentucky following historic 2025 weather While winter doesn't officially begin until the winter solstice on December 21, the Farmer's Almanac is already predicting a chilly, snowy season for much of the country, including Kentucky.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Plunging into the chilly waters off the western coast of Canada, a pair of scuba divers swam along the seafloor near an octopus.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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This little slice of heaven in Northwest Austin is far less crowded, the vibe is gloriously chill, and – plot twist!—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Navigate through the shop aisle to the breezy oceanfront dining room in the back, set on a surprisingly chill stretch of sand.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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There’s a moment in indie film right now where there’s a lot of cool films and theaters, and people are going, if not in huge numbers.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
8 Aug. 2025
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Allow to set-up to firm in cool place on kitchen counter or in refrigerator.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Over time, a brittle, yellow crust forms.3 Lyme disease: Deer tick bites can spread this bacterial infection.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
21 Aug. 2025
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This is probably the better option for those with very thick or brittle hair.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
21 Aug. 2025
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Sabana did not answer follow-up questions seeking additional information about the police department's decision, saying it was focused on preparing for an arctic storm expected to roll through the city beginning Wednesday night.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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There’s a pair of cargo pants that’ll keep you warm in arctic cabins and zip off into shorts for warmer locations.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
29 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Icy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icy. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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